Diversity in Workplace Writing 101
Identify & avoid language bias.
"Why do I need this course? I'm already a good person." Well, good people with good intentions still carry personal biases that may or may not be helpful to others. Unfortunately, we are living in a time of great societal unrest where some are using their words to deliberately insult and demean other people.
In today's globalized workplace, effective communication requires more than just clarity and conciseness. It demands cultural sensitivity. This online course delves into the importance of recognizing and minimizing bias in your writing to ensure your message resonates across diverse audiences.
"Diversity in Workplace Writing 101"-- illustrates how to identify and avoid language bias by analyzing real case studies of agencies that have fallen victim to bias. Although we cannot control people's (mis)interpretations of our writing, we can ensure that it meets current standards of decency when referencing race, sex, gender, orientation, age, medical condition or disability.
As an individual (single user) taking this class for personal or professional development, you have full access to class materials for your specified time of enrollment (no expiration for lifetime access). You must complete all lessons and surveys to receive your certificate. Learn at your own pace. The instructor retains all copyright ownership for all of the materials presented in this course. Any resources not directly written by the instructor are duly noted and properly cited. Students are expected to abide by fair use laws when printing course materials. No part of this course may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the author.
Weekly Study Time: 2-4 hours
Estimated Course Completion:
4-6 weeks
20 Course Hours
Video Lessons
Lecture Slides
Quizzes
PDF Handouts
Weekly Reminder Emails
Duration: Lifetime Access
Certificate of Completion
Bonus: eBook Unbiased Writing Tips
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FREE PREVIEWVideo: Purchase the Class
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FREE PREVIEWVideo: Downloading Materials
FREE PREVIEWVideo: Do Not Expect to Struggle
PDF: Course Syllabus Schedule
Text: Introduce Yourself
Video: Types of Bias
Slides: Types of Bias
Quiz: Types of Bias
PDF: Gender Neutral Nouns
Audio Slides: Defining Language Bias
Slide: Arby's Language Bias
Audio Slides: Social Media Bias
Exercise: Objective vs. Subjective
Slides: Racial Bias
Slides: Disability Bias
Slides: Age Bias
Slides: Sexual Orientation Bias
Slides: Gender Bias
Slides: Black Hair & the Crown Act
Video: The CROWN Act Faux Pas
Slides: Dress Code Violation or Racial Bias?
Video: School Child Discrimination
I was very excited to take this course and do feel there was some good information presented but I wish it went more in-depth with the information provided. This felt very introductory but was not listed as an introduction into diversity writing i...
Read MoreI was very excited to take this course and do feel there was some good information presented but I wish it went more in-depth with the information provided. This felt very introductory but was not listed as an introduction into diversity writing in the workplace. Other courses are listed as intro courses so I would have chosen something else if I had known this to be the case. It would also be nice if the quizzes would tell you why a question was incorrect. Several of them were very confusing as to why the answer submitted was incorrect. Overall, I think this is a good course for someone who is just getting into DEAI and would like some pointers on language.
Read LessIt was helpful to pause after each slide was explained during the video. I felt there was a need for more examples on each category. The ones given were eye-openers, though.
It was helpful to pause after each slide was explained during the video. I felt there was a need for more examples on each category. The ones given were eye-openers, though.
Read LessI have had little exposure to this topic, so it was good to learn about it for future reference.
I have had little exposure to this topic, so it was good to learn about it for future reference.
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If offered, students can split the course price into two (2) or three (3) monthly payments. Monthly payments will incur a small processing fee, so the total paid will be slightly higher than the listed class price.
If a monthly subscription payment is missed for any reason (e.g., card expiration or lack of funds), the system will automatically try to recover payment three (3) times. If the outstanding payment is successfully made during these attempts, course access will be restored.
Although missed payments will immediately prevent access to course content, progress toward completion will be saved. When payment has been restored, students can simply continue the course from where they left off.
However, if all three attempts at processing the payment fail, the monthly subscription will be removed and access to the course revoked. After three failed payments, progress will not be saved, and the student must purchase the course or bundle again and start over.
This process also applies to bundles. Bundles give students access to a collection of classes for one monthly price, instead of paying for each class individually.
Remember, you receive a certificate for each individual class completed. You do not have to complete every class in the bundle to receive a certificate.
You can cancel at any time, but you are advised to completely finish a class and receive a certificate before cancellation.
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